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barkometer|bɑːˈkɒmɪtə(r)| [f. bark n.1 + -ometer.] A tanner's hydrometer for testing the strength of bark infusions.
1821J. Swan (title) Explanation of improved mode of Tanning;..intended to accompany the New Invented Barktrometer [sic]. Ibid. 40 Though you show us, by the assistance of your new Barktrometer that there is a something derived from the bark of which it shows the quantity. 1852C. Morfit Tanning & Currying (1853) 329 A barkometer..is specially adapted to testing the strength of bark lyes. 1882[see tan-liquor s.v. tan n.1 C. 1]. |